Project Planner
Houston, TX
Full Time
Mid Level
Deutsche Windtechnik is Germany’s largest Independent Service Provider, offering a comprehensive service package for Wind Turbine Generators (WTG) from one single source. With more than 9,000 WTGs under contract and more than 2,200 worldwide employees operating in Europe, the US, and Asia. Deutsche Windtechnik sets the bar for Independent Service Provider services.
Deutsche Windtechnik came to North America and started operations here in 2018.
Headquartered in Houston, TX., it is our goal to set the standard for best-in-class levels of quality, safety, efficiency, and customer service in the US market.
Ready to be an important part of our repower team as a Project Planner?
As a Project Planner, responsibilities include coordinating and planning activities for the execution of repower projects. You will play a crucial role in developing project schedules, coordinating resources, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.
Are You Looking to:
What sets us apart is our intense focus on our customers, employees, and culture.
Our Mission: To be the most trusted O&M partner to wind farm owners.
Our Vision: To empower the Americas’ achievement of 100% renewable energy, one wind turbine at a time.
How do we accomplish this? By building a team and a culture with the core values that are: Transparent, Innovative, Guiding (advisor and partner), Efficient, and Reliable.
We call ourselves TIGERs and we hope you get an opportunity to join us someday!
Deutsche Windtechnik came to North America and started operations here in 2018.
Headquartered in Houston, TX., it is our goal to set the standard for best-in-class levels of quality, safety, efficiency, and customer service in the US market.
Ready to be an important part of our repower team as a Project Planner?
As a Project Planner, responsibilities include coordinating and planning activities for the execution of repower projects. You will play a crucial role in developing project schedules, coordinating resources, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.
Are You Looking to:
- Work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment to ensure successful project execution from start to finish?
- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules for wind energy repower projects?
- Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure project milestones are met?
- Monitor project progress and provide regular reports to stakeholders including mitigation of potential risks?
- Optimize resource allocation to improve efficiency and reduce costs?
- Maintain detailed project documentation and completion records?
- Utilize project management software to track and analyze project performance.
- Support business unit and organization with ERP integration including training of project personnel for proper documentation of work completion and cost tracking.
- Oversee quality assurance processes to ensure that workmanship and materials meet project specifications and industry standards.
- Provide support to on-site teams with resourcing, materials and anything else needed to execution work scope safely and efficiently.
- Communicate with internal teams, contractors, and external stakeholders as required.
- Support the due diligence and planning efforts for potential repower projects.
- Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, safety standards, and prevailing wage/apprenticeship requirements throughout project execution.
- Thrive in a variable work environment that includes both office and on-site project work.
- Associate's degree in a relevant field or equivalent years of work experience preferred.
- Valid Driver's License.
- 3-5 years of experience in project scheduling for wind energy or renewable energy projects, with a focus on repower projects preferred.
- Strong knowledge of wind turbine technology, repowering processes, and site construction.
- Ability to prioritize and resolve multiple issues while under schedule constraints.
- Proficiency in scheduling software such as Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent.
- Ability to create critical construction documents such as Gantt chart schedules, milestone tables, and progress trackers.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient with typical computer software (Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint)
- 401k with fully vested, generous company match available after 6 months.
- Generous PTO, Excellent Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits.
- Competitive Compensation.
- Paid expenses for travel including per diem.
- Company Provided Vehicle.
What sets us apart is our intense focus on our customers, employees, and culture.
Our Mission: To be the most trusted O&M partner to wind farm owners.
Our Vision: To empower the Americas’ achievement of 100% renewable energy, one wind turbine at a time.
How do we accomplish this? By building a team and a culture with the core values that are: Transparent, Innovative, Guiding (advisor and partner), Efficient, and Reliable.
We call ourselves TIGERs and we hope you get an opportunity to join us someday!
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Deutsche Windtechnik is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, protected veteran or military status, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.
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